Time To Move Those Clocks Forward

11 Things To Do When The Time Changes

1. Replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. A must! If you know the batteries have been changed recently, still go ahead and give everything a test. This could be a life-saver! 

2. Replace the filters in your heater or air conditioner. Hopefully you remember to do this every three months, but if you haven’t done it lately, this is a good day to do it! 

3. Do a quick clean out. This is as good a time as any to toss out any expired items from your kitchen and medicine cabinets!

4. Flip your mattress. If you have a no-flip mattress, simply rotate it. (This will save on wear and tear!)

5. Swap out the baking soda in the fridge. It’s probably getting a little stale in there!

6. Reverse your fans. If your ceiling fans have a reverse switch go ahead and change it today. You want them to spin counter-clockwise in the spring and summer months (it will keep things cooler). Switch them to spinning clockwise in the fall and winter. If you run your fan on low it really will help warm up your room!

7. Swap your closet. If you tend to store your clothes seasonally this is a good day to replace your spring and summer items for your fall and winter wardrobe.

8. Put together an emergency kit. It’s always good to be prepared and spring thunderstorms or winter snowstorm tend to remind us that having items like flashlights (with batteries!), first aid kits, and weather radios on hand is a good idea!

9. Wash your pillows. Think about the last time you washed your pillows…can’t remember? It's a good time to do that now!

10. Vacuum the dryer vent. Add this to your list of Daylight Saving Time to-dos and cut down on a big fire hazard!

11. Take a nap! Did you know the start of Daylight Saving Time is officially considered “Napping Day”? That’s a celebration you don’t want to miss! (And we say it’s more than OK to celebrate if Daylight Savings Time is ending too!)

A quick and easy list to check off just twice a year! That clock change has some benefit to it after all! 

As the seconds tick away and you settle into the new time vibe, take a sec to appreciate the efficiency boost from dealing with these tasks. Going through the Daylight Saving Time shuffle isn’t just about adjusting clocks; it’s a chance to up your safety game, do some home TLC, and generally be more ready for whatever comes your way.